Mogilev Oblast, France to focus on economic cooperationOblast and France are expected to make a focus on the development of economic and interregional cooperation. The intention was voiced at the meeting between France’s Ambassador to Belarus Didier Canesse and Mogilev Oblast Governor Vladimir Domanevsky in Mogilev on 9 June...

9 Jun 2017

Israel invited to co-found international financial center in BelarusChairman of the Council of the Republic Mikhail Myasnikovich invited Israel to co-establish an international financial center in Belarus during a meeting with Tali Ploskov, deputy Knesset speaker, head of the Israel-Belarus interparliamentary friendship league on 9 June...

9 Jun 2017

Belarus reduces export duty on potash fertilizersUnder the document, from 1 April to 31 December 2017 the export duty on potash fertilizes exported from the territory of Belarus outside the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (except potash fertilizers exported to Azerbaijan, Georgia, Serbia, and Turkmenistan) will equal €20 per 1 tonne...

8 Jun 2017

UAE fund to open $25m business support credit line for Belarus’ Development BankDBRB Chairman of the Board Sergei Rumas noted that supporting SMEs is a core business for the Belarusian bank. “As a national development institution we try to provide maximum and comprehensive assistance to Belarusian small and medium businesses. It is very important for us that we can find like-minded people, partners, and friends abroad, who share our views and values"...

8 Jun 2017

Belarus set to complete electrification of main traffic-heavy rail links by 2030“Very soon we will have an opportunity to use the electricity to be generated by the nuclear power plant currently under construction in Belarus. We are set to complete the electrification of the main traffic-heavy sections of the railway lines by 2030 and will make the maximum use of electric traction in cargo and passenger transportation,” the minister said...

7 Jun 2017

Belarus’ Hi-Tech Park, Microsoft hold Government Industry DayThe digital transformation of the economy was the centerpiece of discussion. The seminar resulted in a plan of action on the implementation of cutting-edge technologies in finance, transport, healthcare, education, and environmental protection...

7 Jun 2017

First batch of Belarusian equipment under Afreximbank credit line to be shipped to Africa in July“We expect the delivery of mine trucks, cleaning equipment and tractors next month. Products will be delivered to countries such as Senegal, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Togo. There are also new opportunities to develop cooperation with other countries of the continent, for instance, with Burkina Faso and South Sudan. We expect that delivery contracts will be signed with representatives of these countries”...

7 Jun 2017

Belarusian biscuits to hit store shelves in United States“This year we have quite an ambitious strategy to get a foothold in the U.S. market. We have met with Walmart’s representatives. We plan to produce an exclusive lineup of biscuits for the U.S. market and start selling it in the U.S. retail stores in autumn”...

7 Jun 2017

Belarus’ Ambassador unveils details of Belarus’ exposition at Astana EXPO 2017"Belarus is well-known for its IT sector, mechanical engineering technologies, scientific achievements that allowed to make a great headway in the area of bio energy and other alternative forms of energy, and also achievements in the space industry. We are already a nuclear power state and partnership in the area is of great significance for our future"...